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What Happened to Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant? (Honolulu, HI)

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As of September 2026, Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant has closed — confirmed via Yelp, April 2026.

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What the source shows: Yelp marks the restaurant's page permanently closed as of an April 2026 update, and a Kaimuki business directory lists the address as 1137 11th Avenue.

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the July 2012 Dynamic Dishes episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri sampled Jamaican-style jerk chicken and Caribbean sides at this Honolulu eatery, whose name blended Jamaican and Hawaiian influences into an island fusion menu. The restaurant operated as a Caribbean spot in Honolulu's Kaimuki neighborhood, with a Kaimuki Hawaii business directory listing its address as 1137 11th Avenue. Marinated jerk meats and Hawaiian-style plate sides anchored the menu that drew the show's crew to the location. According to Yelp, the restaurant's page has been marked permanently closed, with an April 2026 update reflecting no ongoing activity. Restaurantji and Triple D Life, two independent Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives trackers, also list the location as closed, though neither specifies an exact closure date. No current website, phone listing, or 2026 customer reviews were located for the business.

On the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Grilling Greats' (aired 2014-06-21), Guy Fieri returned to Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant, a Jamaican restaurant that opened in Honolulu in August 2011. According to FlavortownUSA.com, Fieri sampled the restaurant's jerk chicken, curry goat stew, and spicy jerk wings, alongside a side of peas and rice. The segment highlighted the restaurant's Jamaican grilling techniques and spice blends brought to a Hawaiian setting behind a row of Waialae Avenue storefronts near Kaimuki Park. The visit left Fieri's signature stamp of approval displayed on the restaurant's wall.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 14, Episode 12
Original air date
Episode title
Dynamic Dishes
What was featured
Jamaican-style jerk chicken and Caribbean-Hawaiian fusion sides
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant
Season / episode
Season 19, Episode 15
Original air date
Episode title
Grilling Greats
What was featured
Jerk chicken, curry goat, and spicy jerk wings
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant has closed — confirmed via Yelp, April 2026.

What happened to Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the July 2012 Dynamic Dishes episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri sampled Jamaican-style jerk chicken and Caribbean sides at this Honolulu eatery, whose name blended Jamaican and Hawaiian influences into an island fusion menu. As of September 2026, Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant has closed — confirmed via Yelp, April 2026.

Is Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant has closed — confirmed via Yelp, April 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant located?

1137 11th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant?

Season 14, Episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 2, 2012. The episode is titled “Dynamic Dishes”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

No current website, phone listing, or 2026 customer reviews were located for the business. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

On the July 2012 Dynamic Dishes episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri sampled Jamaican-style jerk chicken and Caribbean sides at this Honolulu eatery, whose name blended Jamaican and Hawaiian influences into an island fusion menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1137 11th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/jawaiian-irie-jerk-restaurant-honolulu
  • kaimukihawaii.com — https://www.kaimukihawaii.com/d/c/jawaiian-irie-jerk-restaurant.html
  • dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com — https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/jawaiian-irie-jerk-restaurant-hawaii.html
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60982-d2663985-r176689105-Jawaiian_Irie_Jerk_Restaurant-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii.html

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